Masifilo returns to provide defensive-line depth for finale

Masifilo wrote on his Twitter account (@MMasifilo): “Glad to be back with the @49ers. The last two days were miserable”

Masifilo was one of 14 players cut Monday to reach the 75-man roster limit. The 49ers must shave their roster to 53 by 6 p.m. Friday.

His return adds depth to a defensive line that is expected to be without backup Demarcus Dobbs, who’s been on crutches this week because of left-leg injury. The 49ers also likely will give sparse time to their starting linemen such as Justin Smith, Ray McDonald and Isaac Sopoaga.